Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

Ribble Runfest in Preston on 9 August offers flat, looped routes through Avenham and Miller Parks and along the River Ribble, with distances from 10k to ultra. With a small field of 100, stocked aid stations and finisher medals, it is a sce..

Take on the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race, a spirited out and back from Buxworth to the summit, featuring steep climbs and sweeping moorland views. Held Wednesday 12 August 2026, the short 3.4 mile course packs about 305 metres of climb in..

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Ricky's Race is an evening fell and road run in Darley Dale, a challenging 7.3 km course with 240 m of climbing across forest trails, long lane climbs and technical descents. The final rise to Oker Trig Point rewards runners with sweeping D..

After a long break the Flagg Moor Run returns to the Peak District on Friday 14 August 2026. Enjoy a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads with a steady downhill finish. Friendly and low key.

Sir Titus Summer Trot runs along a mostly flat towpath through the World Heritage village of Saltaire, with distances from 5k to ultramarathon. A two minute walk from Saltaire station, finishers get bespoke medals and post race goodies.

Take on the Ilkley Skyline, a challenging 22 mile fell run across Ilkley Moor and Rombalds Moor with sweeping summit views and rugged terrain. Starting and finishing at The Hermit, the unmarked loop rewards strong navigational skill.

Explore scenic woodland and estate trails at Lambton Castle on 16 August 2026 with 5 mile, 10 mile or 15 mile routes, canicross friendly with one well controlled dog per runner. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, Wild Deer merch and a snack..

Take on the CBTE Morland Half Marathon, a 13.65 mile trail through the scenic Eden Valley near Penrith. Partially self navigated with mixed off road terrain, it rewards finishers with a medal and a t shirt.

Tidal Trails is a lively beach and trail running festival in South Shields on 16 August 2026. Enjoy sand and grassy Leas routes, family friendly races, a barefoot Super Sand Sprint and a seaside event village with music, food and fun for al..

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

Tackle a scenic trail half in the North York Moors, featuring repeated climbs of iconic Roseberry Topping and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate August race offers on course refreshments and a bespoke finisher med..

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Join a summer pop up trail run in Bingley with 5k and 10k options for a relaxed evening race. All finishers receive a medal plus hot food, a drink and a sweetie bag for a tasty post race celebration.

INFERNO in Edale is a raw and beautiful trail race around Ringing Roger featuring sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb up a waterfall. Distances from 10 to 41 miles are self navigated with GPX files and downloadable maps.

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

Take in stunning reservoir views at the Carsington Water Half Marathon and 10K on 22 August 2026, with undulating trail routes suitable for all abilities. Enjoy a lively event village, marked course and friendly marshals for a memorable day..